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The Charlotte Knights achieved a 3-2 victory against the Memphis Redbirds in the second game of a double-header, securing their third win of the series. After losing the first game 8-4, the Knights showcased their resilience in a thrilling matchup full of standout performances. Key players like Evan McKendry and Wikelman Gonzalez shone on the mound, while Core Julks’ home run and Zach DeLoach’s batting helped drive the team to victory. The series finale is set for Sunday at Truist Field.
Charlotte – The Charlotte Knights defeated the Memphis Redbirds 3-2 in the second game of a double-header on Saturday afternoon, securing their third victory in the series. This win came after the Redbirds claimed the first game with an 8-4 score, demonstrating the competitive spirit of both teams throughout the day.
The first game saw the Memphis Redbirds jump to a commanding lead, scoring seven runs in the first three innings. Despite trailing, the Knights mounted a late-game effort with notable contributions from players like Gage Workman and Korey Lee, who each had singles that helped drive in runs during the fourth inning. The Knights capitalized on a Redbirds error to increase their scoring chances. Korey Lee continued to shine, adding an RBI single in the fifth inning to score Tristan Gray. The Knights’ Jason Matthews showcased his skills with a triple in the seventh inning, which contributed to their overall score.
On the mound for Charlotte in Game One, James Karinchak and Nick Nastrini combined to pitch five innings, effectively limiting the Redbirds to just two runs. However, their efforts were not enough to overcome the early deficit, and the Knights fell short in their first game of the double-header.
The second game was characterized by intense back-and-forth action as both teams fought for dominance. Evan McKendry made an impressive debut for the Knights, pitching two shutout innings and paving the way for the Knights’ eventual win. Wikelman Gonzalez took over and earned his first victory of the season after successfully holding the Redbirds scoreless for two innings. Closing the game, Adisyn Coffey and Dan Altavilla both rose to the occasion, with Altavilla achieving his fifth save of the season.
In the offensive department, the Knights drew first blood with a solo home run from Core Julks in the bottom of the second inning. Following this, they added two more runs in the third inning, aided by a wild pitch from the Redbirds and an Andre Lipcius sacrifice fly, which helped further solidify their lead.
The Knights’ bottom half of the batting order proved to be particularly effective, as Zach DeLoach and Jason Matthews had an impressive combined performance, going 5-for-6 at the plate. This level of offensive production helped fuel Charlotte’s ability to clinch the second game and ultimately, the series against a formidable Redbirds team.
The series finale is scheduled to take place on Sunday at Truist Field, with the game set to start at 1:05 PM ET. Both teams will be looking to capitalize on the momentum gained from the double-header, as they continue to battle for position in the league standings.
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